SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 196

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q196

The meaning of the Idiom 'Make a clean breast of' is to:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The idiom "make a clean breast of" means to tell the full truth about something; especially a mistake, secret, or wrongdoing that has been weighing on one's conscience.

Definition: To admit or confess something fully and honestly.

Usage: It is often used when someone decides to stop hiding a secret to relieve their guilt.